Intravenous iron infusions work really well. Covered by all insurances. Best to get an infusion at start of the second trimester. It's hard to get enough iron by food or by supplements.
I had anemia before I was pregnant. Had a hard time conceiving. I ate grass fed beef liver for 2 months before I finally got pregnant, ate it all throughout my pregnancy. I no longer have crippling anxiety or anemia. If you can stand the taste I would suggest it.
I’m 22 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with Anemia when I went to the hospital cause I couldn’t stand up more then 10 mins without my heart starting to race, getting dizzy, blurry vision, just on the urge of feeling like I was going to pass out! affecting me not being able to work. All the hospital did was rehydrate me and that was it and still feel the same every time I stand up for to long..
Thanks Kira! I was just diagnosed with this on Tuesday. And I wanted to see natural ways to help instead of just jumping to Fergon like recommended. Your the Best!
I just the call because I went Saturday for the gestational diabetes testing and they said I’m anemic. I’m scared because with my son I didn’t have that problem. I’m going to look for the floradix today, thank you.
I have been experiencing fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath throughout the pregnancy that magically goes away temporarily when I eat a stake. I don’t eat red meats often and probably don’t get enough iron otherwise. None of the blood tests we took routinely have indicated anemia. Trying to see what I can do to feel better - thank you for the content!
I feel the same. I’ve been eating more red meat, and I feel better. The shortness of breath and fatigue hit me hard now at the end of the second trimester. 😢
I’m having my baby on October 2020 with a midwife, 28 weeks and I’m moderately anemic 😪 I’m now working on getting better taking VitaminC, Multi, and the chlorophyll hoping to get better and have a healthy delivery ♥️
I was diagnosed with low T, low zinc and low iron at age 32… Possibly an auto immune disorder as well. I’ve been struggling for years and finally got a answer through blood work.. recently 3 months pregnant… It always seems hard to get an answer on how much I should be taking of zinc and iron… now that I’m pregnant… what is safe? Can I take a prenatal and an iron supp? I 100% agree on trying to get it through diet but I believe I need an additional supplement 😌
Almost 16weeks. I have iron deficiency as well. My blood work marked few ovalocytes and rare tear drop cells. My doctor hasn’t said anything besides taking supplements for iron and vitamin c. I’ve been doing that for the past couple weeks but am more tired this week than ever. Thankfully I have an appointment this week and am going to see what can be done bc I am worried if my iron levels have improved. I feel like I have no energy to do anything. Thank you for this video
Hey! I know this is from 2 years ago but I hope everything got figured out. I'm also iron deficient and 34 weeks pregnant, I have absolutely no energy to do anything. I'm taking the supplements and eating well.
Currently 34 weeks pregnant, do you have any suggestions for Restless Leg Syndrome? Most doctors seem clueless but I've heard it can be affected by mineral balance (especially with Iron/Magnesium/Potassium). I've been trying to self medicate with nutrition which has helped a little but it's still exhausting not being able to sleep at night. A video on the topic would be an absolute God send for the 30% or so of pregnant women who suffer, it would be amazing to know which products you would recommend! Thank you for your time and you deserve thousands more subscribers for your content and personality!
This is years later, but my restless leg syndrome completely disappears in pregnancy after being on an iron prescription for two weeks. Supplements and food just isn’t enough for me
Updates? Like how was delivery? Did the size of the baby improve by the time of delivery… I’m so scared I’m 29 weeks, recently found out I’m anemic and they said my baby is measuring small too 😢
I was in my 2nd or 3rd trimester with my son when I developed anemia. I had no idea and it was not detected prior tp symptoms. I actually began to black out (almost like tunnel vision) while driving and I, being concerned, went straight to the ER. The doctor did nothing for me besides a UA. He thought I was basically insane and did no blood test, sent me home. (I could have blacked out again driving home!) So when I went to my Dr.'s they did a CBC and found it but I suffered for at least 2 weeks. Now I know the signs and to test for it via blood draw prior.
Same my symptoms got attributed to anxiety the first two visits I had to the hospital, started fainting they finally started drawing blood and saw it was low but wasn't to too alarmed then it continued dropping, gave me iron supplements dropped again now I'm about to get IV transfusions at 31 weeks hopefully there is time to absorb it. It's incredible how dismissive Drs can be with pregnant women they often attribute everything to nerves it seems until things get to serious.
a study (Steer P, Alam MA, Wadsworth J, Welch A. Relation between maternal hemoglobin concentration and birth weight in different ethnic groups. BMJ 1995; 310: 389-91) actually suggests not going crazy with iron levels and as can be seen the least risky amount of hemoglbim is around 9.6-11.5 while the 9.6 actually even the lower risk option - of pre mature birth and a very low birth weight, while the riskiest levels are actually greater than 14.5 going below 8.5 is also not recommende. my point was that levels such as 9.6 and 11.5 might be considered as anemia while this study suggests these are the most safe levels.
Thank you for giving us alternatives to boost iron levels. My iron levels are somewhat low and you mentioned that red raspberry tea shouldn’t be drank. Can I still drink the tea of course not with my iron pills but another time of the day or should I just don’t drink it at all? Thanks in advance :)
Yall im 26w and just got the news im anemic again. Ima get the liquid chlorophyl and floradix today. Definitely not playing around with my health/well being during pregnancy.
@@beautybylia268 hello i did not use floradix and chlorophyll separately. Chlorophyll tastes better than floradix and lasted longer. But yes together they worked
I really need to see this , I’ve been so drained and weak also chest pain when I’m cooking I knew something was wrong. I’m pregnant with twins. 29 weeks. I hope I start getting better soon. Thanks for sharing ♥️♥️
Offficialwetdreams You’ll get through eat your vegetables get someone to help you around the house. Take your anemia medicine it’s so scary! The twins are 4 months tomorrow I feel so much better my number was at 6 when I gave birth to them now I’m back at 13. It’ll get better. Just keep telling you doctors any new symptoms so they can look into it
For anemia, Floradix and other over the counter supplements are recommended. RRL has iron, but isn’t quite enough to be used as a supplement for anemia
UPDATE!!! for any of you mamas struggling like I was with iron deficiency I followed this magical formula since week 23 and currently typing at week 29 FEELING back to amazing - and most importantly just came back from the DR who said - don't change a thing.. I wasn't sure about your natural method but it sure seems to be working (her words exactly) - my levels are going up beautifully. Whatever the real numbers are - the scale shows you are Anemic at anything under 11.7 and I went from a 9 to now 11.6 lol (again not accurate numbers but the general idea of what I was told today by my gyno) so THANK YOU KIRA - what a blessing to feel so good again and not compromise unnecessary chemicals that would've added constipation to the list! QUESTION FOR KIRA- now at point could I start taking the raspberry tea... since you don't recommend taking it alongside with the Floradix and Chlorophyll?
Hii im glad there was an update!! My Dr just called saying my levels are a 9 point something so its just a little low. Can you tell me exactly what you did? Of was it everything from this video? Im currently 24 weeks pregnant and i dont like taking pills & i aim to do all things the natural way. Help! Thank youuu!
35 weeks pregnant and craving for soil i been eating it a lot, i finally decided to call my midwife and she called my doctor. So will be going in for more blood tests i don't know what to expect. I'm already on iron supplements i don't know what they will give me now.
What ferritin levels do you recommend as optimal during pregnancy? Some say that if it’s lower than 50 you should already supplement? What are your thoughts as a midwife?
Hi Kira! I’ve been watching all your videos and on this one you said something very important. You said not to take the floradix with the red raspberry tea. I’m trying to prepare my uterus (I’m 34weeks) so what should I do ? Get other iron pills or will taking the green leafy foods/meat/nuts and seeds/ beef be enough to help with the deficiency and will that allow me to continue the tea? Thank you!
I've had a anemia my last 3 pregnancies and I am addicted to smelling cleaning supplies 😢 especially bleach and ammonia but ammonia is my weakness I probably clean and inhale it multiple times a day and clean with it more than i should
I’m so happy I cross this video. I’m a silent carrier and found out my baby can have anemia. She told me to start taking baby aspirin until my delivery, Have anyone heard of taking baby aspirin to help with that?
Good afternoon! I love each of your videos that I watched so far! For the natural supplement, how many of those options should an anemic pregnant take? Would one be enough (coupled with diet changes)?
I'm so glad I read your comment. I just got my blood results in and my red blood cell count is low. Going to the farm today to get liver. Its interesting how I've been craving liver all past week, and this week my results came back low :(
I find that I feel worse after taking my iron pills. Nausea commonly follows after I take my iron pills, but I can handle that. It's the malaise that hits me hard. I get dizzy and I feel achy all over. I'll try these other remedies.
Hi 👋 just ordered the Floradix through your link- I am 23 weeks just got diagnosed Anemic (I am also 36yrs old and this is my miracle baby I’ve been told pregnancy just wasn’t in the cards for me after fertility doctors and treatments for 10yrs) so I’d love to try this natural way I am unsure on how to take it. You mention twice daily on an empty stomach … could you clarify if this means 2 of the recommended doses on the bottle in the morning at the same time?
Hi Kira You’re videos are amazing I’m going to be first time mom 33 weeks And I have iron deficiency and they are giving me “ferrous sulfate” tablets and these really make me feel sick every time I take them. I’m not sure the if I should be taking the products you mentioned please suggest Lots of love xx for the amazing informative work that you doing 👍🏻😘
Hello! Yeah ferrous sulfate can be rough and somewhat intolerable but it can help your iron levels….so can most of these supplements! If you’re open to trying something more natural, check them out. I’ve had great success with them in my practice.
Question...so is someone not able to drink the raspberry leaf tea at all. Say they don’t take the supplements and just try out raising their iron through foods. Can they still drink the raspberry leaf tea? Thanks for the info!
My feet are always cold I'm tired and weak like all the time my blood pressure is also low.. my last visit I was told baby's heartbeat is high I'm only 20 weeks in🥺
Hi I'm anemic , 18 weeks pregnant and my doctor recommended that I took both HBFortex along with Pregnacare vitamins each day. What I'd like to know is whether this is safe for my baby's development
Help please if you have any advice I would appreciate it I have a rare type of anaemia I take b 12 supplements but how can I get pregnant and avoid a hysterectomy
I was a little confused when you mentioned slow fe which is what my dr recommends but i haven't started it bc i didn't want to be constipated were you saying take fergon with the slow fe or instead of the slow fe?
I’m pregnant now about 20 weeks and im so sure I have it. I had it with my first baby and it feels the same. STRONG craving for cardboard or paper. I want to smell paper or smell dirt. Feel so tired and light headed. I can’t keep my eyes open all day. I also feel very dizzy. Not sure if this is a symptom or if I’m just pregnant but I have muscle or bone pain. Can’t tell which. But legs, feet, hand, arms hurt.
I'm glad I found you. In 16 week with baby #5 and have always had problem bleeding after deliver due to low iron and blood count. Will dedicated liver pills help get my levels up? Thanks!
Hello! I’m vegan and never had anemia but I’ve been anemic since I was 2 months pregnant and I’m 17 weeks now. My midwife told me to take HEMA PLEX. What do you think? Ans in how long are my iron levels coming back to normal? Loved the video !!
Hi. So what did you end up doing?? Im 24 weeks pregnant and my Dr just told me my iron levels were at a 9 something and it should be at 11. Its just a little low but i dont want to take iron supplements/pills at all. I take a natural liq iron now.
@@ItsBrittany. hi Brittany! A food high in Iron is alfalfa, look into either loose alfalfa you can make into tea, or they also have pill forms of it, and make sure you have a powder form of vitamin c (not a pill) because vitamin c helps your body process iron and absorb it better. Also, if you're not vegan, look into grassfed beef liver, it comes in tablet form so you don't need to eat the liver, but can be very pricey. But they are a great source of iron as well!
@@sohappytogether88 hii! I am well and yourself? I actually gave birth on Christmas Eve! But i never needed iron supplements or a blood transfusion. My iron did drop after delivery and they wanted me to take some liq iron but i declined cause i take a natural liq iron at home (mary ruths) thats the brand
@@ItsBrittany. congrats and thanks for your answer! I'm working on it. I feel zero energy, I'm taking a natural iron supplement. Will check hemoglobin again within a month
I dont know if i am anemic but my midwife told me my iron was a 10.4 and that was lower than ideal, she gave me a supplement to take but im just wondering should i completely stop drinking red raspberry leaf tea? Im 38 weeks and have been drinking 2 tea bags a day 😊
At week 14 today and did blood test this morning, found out I got pregnancy anemia! But as a vegetarian it’s hard to hear doctors only recommendation red meat, I’m a bit lost what to do tbh. Your video definitely helps but in Europe I don’t know if I can get the same supplements...
Im 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant now and my HB level is 5.8 and my ferritin is 3. I have been taking iron pills but they dont seem to work so I have to go to the hospital this friday to get an intravenous drip :)
I’m 25 weeks and they told me my hgb is 5.8 as well. They want to give me a blood transfusion but I dont want to do that. I started iron infusions. How did your pregnancy and baby turn out?
Today have an appt my doctor told i am anemic need to take iron pill but i am buying the floradix does any basy know of i should take both my pills and the floradix ? Thanks in advance
Been taking chlorophyll for a few weeks now and found out last weekend my levels went down a whole point so Ive been taking a prescription iron supplement. Still feeling exhausted during the day. 35 weeks. When will I feel good again?
I eat red meat,leafy greens, oats and beans and foods with vitamin C and I was anemic before becoming pregnant and I’m still anemic now while pregnant. My OB prescribed iron along with my prenatal which contains iron and I’m still anemic and my OB isn’t doing anything meanwhile I’m super fatigued and weak all the time and don’t know what else to do 🫠.
Hello there, I'm currently 34 weeks and at my 28 week appt my iron was 7.5 they told me i needed a transfusion or supplement, so i chose supplements. Well now at my 32 week appt it was 6.7. How can I up my iron before birth?
Hi I started having fast breathing way before getting pregnant constant everyday thing where I’m out of breath always taking deep breaths on top of that and just recently I got tested during second trimester and my hemoglobin level came back 11 could this be the cause for this?
i really like your videos. I am planning to get pregnant but my ferritin level is too low around 9 but my hb is 13. I want to boost my ferritin. I took floradix for 2 yrs but my ferritin never goes up. what should I need to do. bc my first baby born premature and underweight bc of my low iron levels. he is now 9 yrs old and healthy boy of 5 feet tall. I just stopped taking my birth control, so just would like to know which vitamin or mineral depletes bc of BC use and how long should i wait to recover from depleted nutrients before getting pregnant.
I'm planning to get pregnant too and I found out I have an iron deficiency anemia about a month ago. My number is even lower it's around 5. I started taking iron tablets but now I'm kind of confused because of this iron deficiency thing. My husband and I really want to start trying but I don't know if it's going to be a healthy pregnancy. So what about you? Did you find a solution?
@@souhilalm1276 I would recommend to contact "leslie ling li" videos on RUclips. she is such a nice and great lady and definitely respond to your each and every questions. watch her videos they are really informative.
I’m 12 weeks an my iron levels are at an 8 and due to religious reasons I don’t take any form of medication I’m worried I won’t be able to get them up by eating meat and spinach
After giving birth , I became anemic and had a big hair loss and just really need help finding an iron supplement that I can take for that and is okay to take while breastfeeding? Like the blood builder iron pills are those okay or is anything else better that someone can recommend? Please help !
Hi Kira Absolutely love your videos. My anxiety for pregnancy is at ease by watching all your videos. Lots of love ❤️ for what you’re doing by educating mama’s 😘 So I’m anaemic and not able to cope with the supplements given to me make me feel sick and I end up throwing all day long. Was wondering what side effects it could bring on baby and me please let me know I would really appreciate it. I’m currently 36 weeks around the corner to meeting my baby but don’t want any complications at the same time. Xx
Hi how was it? Im currently in the same situation. Im now 8months pregnant and still dealing with Hyperemessis Gravidarum, which is why I couldn't take any supplements. Please share your experience with me.
I’m pregnant now about 20 weeks and im so sure I have it. I had it with my first baby and it feels the same. STRONG craving for cardboard or paper. I want to smell paper or smell dirt. Feel so tired and light headed. I can’t keep my eyes open all day. I also feel very dizzy. Not sure if this is a symptom or if I’m just pregnant but I have muscle or bone pain. Can’t tell which. But legs, feet, hand, arms hurt.
Can you take 20 ml twice to have extra effect? I'm worried 30 mg supplement per day is not enough to significantly correct my anemia. My doctor doesn't want to hear it, she wants me taking FE or 325 mg of ferrous sulfate, but that makes me feel like crap and makes me have poor appetite when I take that form so I'd rather take something more natural like this. Ps I do plan on adding chlorophyll as well. I also heard spirulina supplementation helps?
i agree i couldn't stand taking 325mg either it made me really sick i recommend take 27mg i take 27mg and im anemic it will raise your iron levels in a month its much better than the 325mg my doctor tried get me to take the 325mg one but it caused bad constipation and bad morning sickness i think the safest is 27mg or 18mg depends tbh
I have videos on each of these problems along with a kit for each. You can deal with them naturally in many cases. Check out my kit and videos www.kit.co/cajunstork
my doctor said i am at risk or am a carrier i believe of alpha thalassemia. will this help? they said the disease causes stillbirth which i am very worried about now
I have beta thalassemia and 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. I'm hoping the floradix will help since its all natural because the anemia is taking a toll on me this pregnancy. I know iron supplements don't help with thalassemia, our body are unable to absorb it. Try not to worry too much! my cousin has alpha thalassemia and has had 4 children who went to full term and all healthy. Take care!
Hi am 25 weeks pregnant just found out my hemoglobin is 9 and doctor prescribed Ferro sequel 65mg iron tablet and I cannot find that any where ..I saw the iron supplement that you recommend is less than 65 mg and is it good enough to boost your iron so that you are not anemic anymore please reply
Intravenous iron infusions work really well. Covered by all insurances. Best to get an infusion at start of the second trimester. It's hard to get enough iron by food or by supplements.
I had anemia before I was pregnant. Had a hard time conceiving. I ate grass fed beef liver for 2 months before I finally got pregnant, ate it all throughout my pregnancy. I no longer have crippling anxiety or anemia. If you can stand the taste I would suggest it.
Don’t they say liver is not healthy to eat when pregnant?
I just discovered your channel, & I love it!!! I’m 38 weeks pregnant
Hi! Thanks for subscribing!! :)
I’m 22 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with Anemia when I went to the hospital cause I couldn’t stand up more then 10 mins without my heart starting to race, getting dizzy, blurry vision, just on the urge of feeling like I was going to pass out! affecting me not being able to work. All the hospital did was rehydrate me and that was it and still feel the same every time I stand up for to long..
Currently 32 weeks.. booked for an iron infusion at 36 weeks😪hope I'll feel more energised after getting it done.
I bet you will feel much better!!
Thays 4 wks away good luck in the meantime. Hang in thereb
Thanks Kira! I was just diagnosed with this on Tuesday. And I wanted to see natural ways to help instead of just jumping to Fergon like recommended. Your the Best!
I just the call because I went Saturday for the gestational diabetes testing and they said I’m anemic. I’m scared because with my son I didn’t have that problem. I’m going to look for the floradix today, thank you.
I have been experiencing fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath throughout the pregnancy that magically goes away temporarily when I eat a stake.
I don’t eat red meats often and probably don’t get enough iron otherwise. None of the blood tests we took routinely have indicated anemia. Trying to see what I can do to feel better - thank you for the content!
I feel the same. I’ve been eating more red meat, and I feel better. The shortness of breath and fatigue hit me hard now at the end of the second trimester. 😢
Have your doctor check your ferritin levels.
Thank you. My wife is pregnant with our fifth. Anemia is the routine.
I’m having my baby on October 2020 with a midwife, 28 weeks and I’m moderately anemic 😪 I’m now working on getting better taking VitaminC, Multi, and the chlorophyll hoping to get better and have a healthy delivery ♥️
Did any of these work for you
How are u
How did it go??
Everything is ok?
I was diagnosed with low T, low zinc and low iron at age 32… Possibly an auto immune disorder as well. I’ve been struggling for years and finally got a answer through blood work.. recently 3 months pregnant… It always seems hard to get an answer on how much I should be taking of zinc and iron… now that I’m pregnant… what is safe? Can I take a prenatal and an iron supp? I 100% agree on trying to get it through diet but I believe I need an additional supplement 😌
This channel is great! Thank you so much for talking about the real things that are important to discuss for healthy pregnancy & delivery! 💕
Aww thanks!
Almost 16weeks. I have iron deficiency as well. My blood work marked few ovalocytes and rare tear drop cells. My doctor hasn’t said anything besides taking supplements for iron and vitamin c. I’ve been doing that for the past couple weeks but am more tired this week than ever. Thankfully I have an appointment this week and am going to see what can be done bc I am worried if my iron levels have improved. I feel like I have no energy to do anything. Thank you for this video
Hey! I know this is from 2 years ago but I hope everything got figured out. I'm also iron deficient and 34 weeks pregnant, I have absolutely no energy to do anything. I'm taking the supplements and eating well.
@@MrsDuckworth heyy!! So how did it go for you with boosting your iron and delivery? Im 24 weeks and the Dr just called saying my iron is a lil low.
@@MrsDuckworth i dont want to take any pill supplements tho, i want to do other natural things
@@ItsBrittany. omg it went great! The floradix and chlorophyll drink she recommended did wonders. My levels increased from 5 to 11 in about a month
@@ItsBrittany. you're so right, those supplements are completely useless. The one my doctor subscribed made me sick so I stopped taking them.
Currently 34 weeks pregnant, do you have any suggestions for Restless Leg Syndrome? Most doctors seem clueless but I've heard it can be affected by mineral balance (especially with Iron/Magnesium/Potassium). I've been trying to self medicate with nutrition which has helped a little but it's still exhausting not being able to sleep at night. A video on the topic would be an absolute God send for the 30% or so of pregnant women who suffer, it would be amazing to know which products you would recommend!
Thank you for your time and you deserve thousands more subscribers for your content and personality!
This is years later, but my restless leg syndrome completely disappears in pregnancy after being on an iron prescription for two weeks. Supplements and food just isn’t enough for me
My grandma had an awful time with RLS, she got so much relief after they found she was low in iron and was given iron infusions
36 weeks with my 3rd and having complications with this and also believe it’s what’s causing my baby to be measuring small for it’s age
I hope the iron supplementing can be helpful to you!
Updates? Like how was delivery? Did the size of the baby improve by the time of delivery… I’m so scared I’m 29 weeks, recently found out I’m anemic and they said my baby is measuring small too 😢
I just got some chloraphyll -- thank you so much for this!
I was in my 2nd or 3rd trimester with my son when I developed anemia. I had no idea and it was not detected prior tp symptoms. I actually began to black out (almost like tunnel vision) while driving and I, being concerned, went straight to the ER. The doctor did nothing for me besides a UA. He thought I was basically insane and did no blood test, sent me home. (I could have blacked out again driving home!) So when I went to my Dr.'s they did a CBC and found it but I suffered for at least 2 weeks. Now I know the signs and to test for it via blood draw prior.
Same my symptoms got attributed to anxiety the first two visits I had to the hospital, started fainting they finally started drawing blood and saw it was low but wasn't to too alarmed then it continued dropping, gave me iron supplements dropped again now I'm about to get IV transfusions at 31 weeks hopefully there is time to absorb it. It's incredible how dismissive Drs can be with pregnant women they often attribute everything to nerves it seems until things get to serious.
Thank you SO much!! I’m very anemic and feeling like crap. I appreciate your channel so much and I’m ordering floradex now!
Hope you feel better soon. Check out the blood builder too! It’s in the description or in my pregnancy complaint kits at kit.co/CajunStork
How did the floradex go for you?
I tried floradix and food to increase my iron/hemoglobin levels. It barely touched my labs after a month. So I start iron tranfusions this week 🙏🏾
That sounds like you may have another underlying condition. So sorry to hear you’re going through such severe anemia.
@@CajunStork I do! I am alpha thalassemia :(
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a study (Steer P, Alam MA, Wadsworth J, Welch A. Relation between maternal hemoglobin concentration and birth weight in different ethnic groups. BMJ 1995; 310: 389-91) actually suggests not going crazy with iron levels and as can be seen the least risky amount of hemoglbim is around 9.6-11.5 while the 9.6 actually even the lower risk option - of pre mature birth and a very low birth weight, while the riskiest levels are actually greater than 14.5 going below 8.5 is also not recommende. my point was that levels such as 9.6 and 11.5 might be considered as anemia while this study suggests these are the most safe levels.
Thank you for giving us alternatives to boost iron levels. My iron levels are somewhat low and you mentioned that red raspberry tea shouldn’t be drank. Can I still drink the tea of course not with my iron pills but another time of the day or should I just don’t drink it at all? Thanks in advance :)
Yall im 26w and just got the news im anemic again. Ima get the liquid chlorophyl and floradix today. Definitely not playing around with my health/well being during pregnancy.
Im 28 weeks got the call from my doc yesterday. And facts its not to be played around. I went out yesterday to buy iron rich foods
Update: 35 weeks and not anemic anymore
Hello i got proscribed floradix but not chlorophyll did it work for you ?
@@beautybylia268 hello i did not use floradix and chlorophyll separately. Chlorophyll tastes better than floradix and lasted longer. But yes together they worked
I really need to see this , I’ve been so drained and weak also chest pain when I’m cooking I knew something was wrong. I’m pregnant with twins. 29 weeks. I hope I start getting better soon. Thanks for sharing ♥️♥️
How are you going? Are you doing the tips in this video
Same!! Can’t breathe!!! 30w
Offficialwetdreams You’ll get through eat your vegetables get someone to help you around the house. Take your anemia medicine it’s so scary! The twins are 4 months tomorrow I feel so much better my number was at 6 when I gave birth to them now I’m back at 13. It’ll get better. Just keep telling you doctors any new symptoms so they can look into it
Cassandra Priscilla I was anemic before
Cassandra Priscilla this so hard
Thank you!! So glad I found you! Just curious.. could someone alternate the Floradix one day and red raspberry leaf tea another day?
For anemia, Floradix and other over the counter supplements are recommended. RRL has iron, but isn’t quite enough to be used as a supplement for anemia
Thank you.
Take vitamin C for iron absorption too
UPDATE!!! for any of you mamas struggling like I was with iron deficiency I followed this magical formula since week 23 and currently typing at week 29 FEELING back to amazing - and most importantly just came back from the DR who said - don't change a thing.. I wasn't sure about your natural method but it sure seems to be working (her words exactly) - my levels are going up beautifully. Whatever the real numbers are - the scale shows you are Anemic at anything under 11.7 and I went from a 9 to now 11.6 lol (again not accurate numbers but the general idea of what I was told today by my gyno) so THANK YOU KIRA - what a blessing to feel so good again and not compromise unnecessary chemicals that would've added constipation to the list!
QUESTION FOR KIRA- now at point could I start taking the raspberry tea... since you don't recommend taking it alongside with the Floradix and Chlorophyll?
You can drink RRL anytime! I’m so happy your got your iron levels up. I bet you are feeling so much better!!
Hii im glad there was an update!! My Dr just called saying my levels are a 9 point something so its just a little low. Can you tell me exactly what you did? Of was it everything from this video? Im currently 24 weeks pregnant and i dont like taking pills & i aim to do all things the natural way. Help! Thank youuu!
Good advice excepting high protein focus. Kudos for focusing on the natural ways
Ive had Been anemic with all my five pregnancies. On my current pregnancy which is number 5 I’m taking iron pills. I hope it does affect me later on
My sister just got this, please pray for her baby, she's 6weeks into pregnancy...
When I get the iron infusions I feel great after
35 weeks pregnant and craving for soil i been eating it a lot, i finally decided to call my midwife and she called my doctor. So will be going in for more blood tests i don't know what to expect. I'm already on iron supplements i don't know what they will give me now.
Same ...... Iam 35 weeks pregnant today ... And craving for soil.... But I don't consume iron supplement.. I will start from today ....
What ferritin levels do you recommend as optimal during pregnancy?
Some say that if it’s lower than 50 you should already supplement? What are your thoughts as a midwife?
Hi Kira! I’ve been watching all your videos and on this one you said something very important. You said not to take the floradix with the red raspberry tea. I’m trying to prepare my uterus (I’m 34weeks) so what should I do ? Get other iron pills or will taking the green leafy foods/meat/nuts and seeds/ beef be enough to help with the deficiency and will that allow me to continue the tea? Thank you!
I needed this video 😭😭😭thank you verrrrrrry much
Oooh thank you so much that’s why my anemia getting worse, I’m taking raspberry tea every day. I’m 30 weeks pregnant now
I've had a anemia my last 3 pregnancies and I am addicted to smelling cleaning supplies 😢 especially bleach and ammonia but ammonia is my weakness I probably clean and inhale it multiple times a day and clean with it more than i should
I’m so happy I cross this video. I’m a silent carrier and found out my baby can have anemia. She told me to start taking baby aspirin until my delivery, Have anyone heard of taking baby aspirin to help with that?
Thank you for the amazing videos
Thank you!! Hope you find them helpful
thanks for good words
Super helpful information. Thank you Kira! I have been suffering from anemia throughout my pregnancy.
Good afternoon! I love each of your videos that I watched so far!
For the natural supplement, how many of those options should an anemic pregnant take? Would one be enough (coupled with diet changes)?
Usually one with diet changes is enough for the generally anemic mama
Am 7 months pregnant , I have pica and anemia so I just wanna know if I will have a safe delivery?
I bought an expensive box of kosher organic grass fed Beef Liver!
I feel sooooo much better!
😍🍖
I'm so glad I read your comment. I just got my blood results in and my red blood cell count is low.
Going to the farm today to get liver.
Its interesting how I've been craving liver all past week, and this week my results came back low :(
My dear pregnant female, eating liver in pregnancy strictly prohibited!
And Vit A also!
Open Oxford handbook of clinical specialties and read, please
How soon after taking floradix would it affect iron levels?
Does floradix contain folic acid or folate? Just wanted to make sure it wasn't the synthetic form to recommend to my wife
How many hours apart from taking iron should we drink the Red Raspberry Leaf Tea?
I don’t think that the link is available anymore. I would love to be able to see it.
hmm. Here it is www.cajunstork.com/post/anemia
Hi kira. Can i take both floradix & chlorophyll at the same time?
Could you treat this for children also?
My girlfriends anemic so this video really helped me to understand what I can do to help her rn
Why girl friend? ??? If your man enough to get her knocked up be man enough to put a ring on her finger ,what your doing first your doing last ,😒
I find that I feel worse after taking my iron pills. Nausea commonly follows after I take my iron pills, but I can handle that. It's the malaise that hits me hard. I get dizzy and I feel achy all over. I'll try these other remedies.
If iron pills make you feel bad, Floradix often won't have the same effect.
I've been having the same issues and I didn't link it to the iron which I have to take. Thank you for being open and best to you and baby
Canned beets help with anemia
@@CajunStork
I commented a long time ago and I’m back for this pregnancy as well lol I’ll be trying the Floradix this time around!
Hi 👋 just ordered the Floradix through your link- I am 23 weeks just got diagnosed Anemic (I am also 36yrs old and this is my miracle baby I’ve been told pregnancy just wasn’t in the cards for me after fertility doctors and treatments for 10yrs) so I’d love to try this natural way I am unsure on how to take it. You mention twice daily on an empty stomach … could you clarify if this means 2 of the recommended doses on the bottle in the morning at the same time?
How did it work???
Hi Kira
You’re videos are amazing
I’m going to be first time mom 33 weeks
And I have iron deficiency and they are giving me “ferrous sulfate” tablets and these really make me feel sick every time I take them.
I’m not sure the if I should be taking the products you mentioned please suggest
Lots of love xx for the amazing informative work that you doing 👍🏻😘
Hello! Yeah ferrous sulfate can be rough and somewhat intolerable but it can help your iron levels….so can most of these supplements! If you’re open to trying something more natural, check them out. I’ve had great success with them in my practice.
new subscribee here! i love your channel
Question...so is someone not able to drink the raspberry leaf tea at all. Say they don’t take the supplements and just try out raising their iron through foods. Can they still drink the raspberry leaf tea? Thanks for the info!
My feet are always cold I'm tired and weak like all the time my blood pressure is also low.. my last visit I was told baby's heartbeat is high I'm only 20 weeks in🥺
Just started taking Mary Ruth’s liquid iron. Can I drink raspberry leaf tea??
Opposite times of the day, yes.
Hi. Can i drink chelated iron supplement during 2 trimester of pregnancy?
Wait- could I still do the Raspberry tea with chorlophyll drops ? Or did you mean strictly Floradex?
You can do all, either or any two together. I typically would recommend drinking RRL away from Floradix time-wise
Hi I'm anemic , 18 weeks pregnant and my doctor recommended that I took both HBFortex along with Pregnacare vitamins each day. What I'd like to know is whether this is safe for my baby's development
Hi, i’m 24wks. What did you end up doing?
What about a small amount of lamb liver?
Hello I am iron deficient and I want to get pregnant.But I wonder if the fetus can experience mental developmental limitations.What do you advise.
You are God-send lady. Thank you for all your midwifery wisdom. Blessings to you from my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏🏻
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Hi i am interested to your video what is specific does of iron and folic acid combine tablet during 2trimester of pregnancy
Help please if you have any advice I would appreciate it I have a rare type of anaemia I take b 12 supplements but how can I get pregnant and avoid a hysterectomy
I was a little confused when you mentioned slow fe which is what my dr recommends but i haven't started it bc i didn't want to be constipated were you saying take fergon with the slow fe or instead of the slow fe?
I’m pregnant now about 20 weeks and im so sure I have it. I had it with my first baby and it feels the same. STRONG craving for cardboard or paper. I want to smell paper or smell dirt. Feel so tired and light headed. I can’t keep my eyes open all day. I also feel very dizzy. Not sure if this is a symptom or if I’m just pregnant but I have muscle or bone pain. Can’t tell which. But legs, feet, hand, arms hurt.
I'm glad I found you. In 16 week with baby #5 and have always had problem bleeding after deliver due to low iron and blood count. Will dedicated liver pills help get my levels up? Thanks!
Iron from meat is better absorbed than iron from plants/vegetables, right?
Hello! I’m vegan and never had anemia but I’ve been anemic since I was 2 months pregnant and I’m 17 weeks now. My midwife told me to take HEMA PLEX. What do you think? Ans in how long are my iron levels coming back to normal? Loved the video !!
Hi. So what did you end up doing?? Im 24 weeks pregnant and my Dr just told me my iron levels were at a 9 something and it should be at 11. Its just a little low but i dont want to take iron supplements/pills at all. I take a natural liq iron now.
@@ItsBrittany. hi Brittany! A food high in Iron is alfalfa, look into either loose alfalfa you can make into tea, or they also have pill forms of it, and make sure you have a powder form of vitamin c (not a pill) because vitamin c helps your body process iron and absorb it better. Also, if you're not vegan, look into grassfed beef liver, it comes in tablet form so you don't need to eat the liver, but can be very pricey. But they are a great source of iron as well!
@@ItsBrittany. how are you and what did you do?
@@sohappytogether88 hii! I am well and yourself? I actually gave birth on Christmas Eve! But i never needed iron supplements or a blood transfusion. My iron did drop after delivery and they wanted me to take some liq iron but i declined cause i take a natural liq iron at home (mary ruths) thats the brand
@@ItsBrittany. congrats and thanks for your answer! I'm working on it. I feel zero energy, I'm taking a natural iron supplement. Will check hemoglobin again within a month
I haven’t been pregnant for 30 years but, is FloraDix ok for non-pregnant women and what about while lactating?
Yes and yes! It’s good stuff!!
You need to mention heme iron supplement and eating red meat with food base vitamin C
Well am 28yrs and few weeks ago was diagnosed with anemia. Have been taking Saferon(syrup). Am not pregnant should can I take Chlorophyll
Floradix?
I dont know if i am anemic but my midwife told me my iron was a 10.4 and that was lower than ideal, she gave me a supplement to take but im just wondering should i completely stop drinking red raspberry leaf tea? Im 38 weeks and have been drinking 2 tea bags a day 😊
What about MEAT? It seems like it is a taboo nowadays. Liver is very high in iron.
Pumpkin seeds, whole grain oatmeal, spinach, prescription iron, nothing works.
Also, is it ok to not take the prenatal because I’m taking the Hema-plex?
Can I take iron pills suprement with and the flodix on same day????
Yes definitely
@@CajunStork I'm taking the blood builder iron supplements . How would you suggest I got by taking them. Any instructions of your knowledge
At week 14 today and did blood test this morning, found out I got pregnancy anemia! But as a vegetarian it’s hard to hear doctors only recommendation red meat, I’m a bit lost what to do tbh. Your video definitely helps but in Europe I don’t know if I can get the same supplements...
I hope you were able to find some things that work!!
Right like I would never eat that so let's find something that works!
Right like I would never eat that so let's find something that works!
Canned beets or beet capsule s may help
Im 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant now and my HB level is 5.8 and my ferritin is 3. I have been taking iron pills but they dont seem to work so I have to go to the hospital this friday to get an intravenous drip :)
What is HB ? Are you okay now?
I’m 25 weeks and they told me my hgb is 5.8 as well. They want to give me a blood transfusion but I dont want to do that. I started iron infusions. How did your pregnancy and baby turn out?
Today have an appt my doctor told i am anemic need to take iron pill but i am buying the floradix does any basy know of i should take both my pills and the floradix ? Thanks in advance
You can definitely take both!
Is it safe to take iron tablets in first trimester?
Yes
Been taking chlorophyll for a few weeks now and found out last weekend my levels went down a whole point so Ive been taking a prescription iron supplement. Still feeling exhausted during the day. 35 weeks. When will I feel good again?
I eat red meat,leafy greens, oats and beans and foods with vitamin C and I was anemic before becoming pregnant and I’m still anemic now while pregnant. My OB prescribed iron along with my prenatal which contains iron and I’m still anemic and my OB isn’t doing anything meanwhile I’m super fatigued and weak all the time and don’t know what else to do 🫠.
Add spirulina and check medical medium info - should help
Hello there,
I'm currently 34 weeks and at my 28 week appt my iron was 7.5 they told me i needed a transfusion or supplement, so i chose supplements. Well now at my 32 week appt it was 6.7. How can I up my iron before birth?
any updates ? Also try cooking with a cast iron skillet!
Is getting a iron infusion harmful to the baby
Hi I started having fast breathing way before getting pregnant constant everyday thing where I’m out of breath always taking deep breaths on top of that and just recently I got tested during second trimester and my hemoglobin level came back 11 could this be the cause for this?
i really like your videos. I am planning to get pregnant but my ferritin level is too low around 9 but my hb is 13. I want to boost my ferritin. I took floradix for 2 yrs but my ferritin never goes up. what should I need to do. bc my first baby born premature and underweight bc of my low iron levels. he is now 9 yrs old and healthy boy of 5 feet tall. I just stopped taking my birth control, so just would like to know which vitamin or mineral depletes bc of BC use and how long should i wait to recover from depleted nutrients before getting pregnant.
I'm planning to get pregnant too and I found out I have an iron deficiency anemia about a month ago. My number is even lower it's around 5. I started taking iron tablets but now I'm kind of confused because of this iron deficiency thing. My husband and I really want to start trying but I don't know if it's going to be a healthy pregnancy. So what about you? Did you find a solution?
@@souhilalm1276 I would recommend to contact "leslie ling li" videos on RUclips. she is such a nice and great lady and definitely respond to your each and every questions. watch her videos they are really informative.
I’m 12 weeks an my iron levels are at an 8 and due to religious reasons I don’t take any form of medication I’m worried I won’t be able to get them up by eating meat and spinach
Hi! How did everything workout??
I'm suffering anemia
After giving birth , I became anemic and had a big hair loss and just really need help finding an iron supplement that I can take for that and is okay to take while breastfeeding? Like the blood builder iron pills are those okay or is anything else better that someone can recommend?
Please help !
Hi Kira am 26 weeks and 10.5 is it OK or should I start floradyx
I’m not supposed to give medical advice but I do supplement all my moms below 11 on Floradix :)
This is so informative 🥰🙏🙏
Is it ok to change the type of pills without doctor prescription? ( i want to take separate pills cuz the actual one is all in a botle .) Thank you
Hi Kira
Absolutely love your videos.
My anxiety for pregnancy is at ease by watching all your videos.
Lots of love ❤️ for what you’re doing by educating mama’s 😘
So I’m anaemic and not able to cope with the supplements given to me make me feel sick and I end up throwing all day long.
Was wondering what side effects it could bring on baby and me please let me know I would really appreciate it.
I’m currently 36 weeks around the corner to meeting my baby but don’t want any complications at the same time. Xx
Hi how was it? Im currently in the same situation. Im now 8months pregnant and still dealing with Hyperemessis Gravidarum, which is why I couldn't take any supplements. Please share your experience with me.
I’m pregnant now about 20 weeks and im so sure I have it. I had it with my first baby and it feels the same. STRONG craving for cardboard or paper. I want to smell paper or smell dirt. Feel so tired and light headed. I can’t keep my eyes open all day. I also feel very dizzy. Not sure if this is a symptom or if I’m just pregnant but I have muscle or bone pain. Can’t tell which. But legs, feet, hand, arms hurt.
Can you take 20 ml twice to have extra effect? I'm worried 30 mg supplement per day is not enough to significantly correct my anemia. My doctor doesn't want to hear it, she wants me taking FE or 325 mg of ferrous sulfate, but that makes me feel like crap and makes me have poor appetite when I take that form so I'd rather take something more natural like this. Ps I do plan on adding chlorophyll as well. I also heard spirulina supplementation helps?
i agree i couldn't stand taking 325mg either it made me really sick i recommend take 27mg i take 27mg and im anemic it will raise your iron levels in a month its much better than the 325mg my doctor tried get me to take the 325mg one but it caused bad constipation and bad morning sickness i think the safest is 27mg or 18mg depends tbh
I'm currently in 20weeks pregnant and I both have gestational diabetes and anemia how can deal with them please help me
I have videos on each of these problems along with a kit for each. You can deal with them naturally in many cases. Check out my kit and videos
www.kit.co/cajunstork
What if we drink the red raspberry leaf tea in the AM and Iron (I take integra) before bed? Please 🆘
It’s fine :)
my doctor said i am at risk or am a carrier i believe of alpha thalassemia. will this help? they said the disease causes stillbirth which i am very worried about now
I have beta thalassemia and 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. I'm hoping the floradix will help since its all natural because the anemia is taking a toll on me this pregnancy. I know iron supplements don't help with thalassemia, our body are unable to absorb it. Try not to worry too much! my cousin has alpha thalassemia and has had 4 children who went to full term and all healthy. Take care!
Hi am 25 weeks pregnant just found out my hemoglobin is 9 and doctor prescribed Ferro sequel 65mg iron tablet and I cannot find that any where ..I saw the iron supplement that you recommend is less than 65 mg and is it good enough to boost your iron so that you are not anemic anymore please reply